Macon, GA | Restaurants, Hotels, Festivals & Things to Do

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Join thousands of visitors & Maconites during the 2025 International Cherry Blossom Festival to attempt the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Largest Kazoo Ensemble --> Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Atrium Health Amphitheater! Doors open at 4pm. Kazoos will be provided!

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Welcome to Macon, Georgia

Where Soul Lives

With its rich music history, stunning architecture, Southern charm and a diverse culinary scene, Macon, Georgia is "Where Soul Lives." Find live music seven nights a week or save-the-date for our signature annual events. Plan what to do on your Macon visit today!

We’re Breaking a World Record

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Show Us Your Festive Spirit: February 17-March 17

Paint Macon Pink

International Cherry Blossom Festival: March 21–28

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Upcoming Events

Mar 23 — Apr 1

National Kazoo Museum Exhibit Comes to Macon, Georgia’s Tubman Museum

Visit Macon and the Tubman African American Museum are pleased to announce that opening on…

Mar 23 — Mar 30

International Cherry Blossom Festival

Each March, Macon becomes a pink, cotton-spun paradise as hundreds of thousands of Yoshino cherry…

Mar 23 — Mar 29

Lantern Light Tours at Ocmulgee Mounds

Experience Ocmulgee Under the Stars! Held annually during Macon’s Cherry Blossom Festival, the Lantern Light…

Isekai E‑Sport & Cosplay Convention

Join us for an unforgettable e-sports and cosplay adventure at Macon's Cherry Blossom Festival. Two-Day…

Cherry Blossom Parade

Celebrate the community as participants showcase the best of Central Georgia during the Cherry Blossom…

Mar 26 — Mar 30

The Pinkest Pickleball Party on the Planet

Welcome to the Pinkest Pickleball Party on the Planet! Get ready to celebrate pickleball like…

Macon Music Revue

Macon Music Revue explores Macon's musical roots, playing hits and deep cuts by Macon legends…

Sidney’s Salon w/ Dr. Crystal Sanders, author of A Forgotten Migration: Black Southerners, Segregation Scholarships, and the Debt Owed to Public HBCUs

Join us for a presentation given by Dr. Crystal Sanderes, author of A Forgotten Migration…

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Official Attempt: Largest Kazoo Ensemble

Be a Part of a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Official Attempt for the Largest Kazoo Ensemble…

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Discover culinary delights, rich architecture, outdoor marvels, and a lively night scene.

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Where to Stay

Macon has an array of places to choose from - making the destination an easy choice for a stay that focuses just on the FUN! From more than 5,000 hotel rooms, charming…

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The Sounds of Macon

Music

Learn more about Macon's music heritage and its soul-filled future! Visit museums that honor music legends, visit historic sites that inspired the most well-known songs in American music, catch a live jam…

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Explore Macon's dynamic music scene with in-depth features on our iconic venues and music-related attractions!

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Experience time-honored traditions and dishes at local establishments like H&H or dive into Southern seafood…

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Visiting Macon can be an easy weekend getaway or a special trip that inspires your…

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Tours & Trip Ideas

Let our Macon curated tour experiences help you plan your itinerary and shape your visitor…

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The Macon Blog

Bloom, Baby, Bloom! The History of the Cherry Blossom Trees in Macon, GA

To understand why the Cherry Blossom Festival is so special, you also have to know the roots of the drivers and inspiration of it: William Fickling, Senior and Carolyn Crayton. This isn’t just a story of beautiful trees and people flocking to them, it’s the story of the heart of what makes our town great: its people and their love…

As we honor Black History Month

There's no better place to celebrate the incredible contributions of African Americans than in Macon! Macon is not just a destination—it's a living, breathing testament to the resilience, creativity, and power of African American culture.

How to embrace Macon, no matter the forecast!

In Macon, there's plenty to do indoors that can truly craft an incredible and unique experience on your next visit! Or if the sun begins to peak in between the clouds, here are some outdoor activities to enjoy those rays!

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